"The book `Abhinayadarpana: The Galaxy of Indian Dance and Dramaturgy' gives a
detailed insight into the practical and scientific explanation of Bharatiya Natya
Parampara based on `Abhinayadarpana' of Nandikesvara which vividly explained the `amgika
abhinaya'. An overview-has been given even prior to `Natyasastra' which includes the
mythological god and goddesses and their influence on abhinaya. It includes the
grammatical use of abhinaya and four divisions of abhinaya. A comparative study has been
prepared to distinguish between `natya nrtta' and `nrtya' with a systematic explanation of
similarities and dissimilarities amongst them.

A comperative study has been prepared on the gestures of Abhinayadarpana and
Natyasastra.

The most interesting part of the book is it explains in detail how the hand gestures of
`Abhinayadarpana' has been used in other Indian classical dances and this interpretation
has been done with proper pictorial representation. This book reflects Indian cultural
unity in diversity as many gestures and postures found in this classical dances are
inspired by `Abhinayadarpana' and it is an author's attempt to highlight that cultural
unity."
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Contents

Preface

Scheme of Transliteration

Acknowledgement

List of Illustrations

1. Introduction

2. Natya, Nrtta and Nrtya

3. Influence of the Natyasastra on the Abhinayadarpana

4. Influence of the Abhinayadarpana in Indian Classical Dances

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

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